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Mertoncil User-led Deaf and Disabled People's Organisation based in the London Borough of Merton To Identify and challenge discrimination faced by disabled people.

Our Objectives:
To promote the independence and inclusion of all disabled people in Merton. To encourage disabled people, our allies, carers and supporters to work together to achieve change locally. Merton CIL celebrates the broad diversity of disabled people and highlights the multiple barriers to participation that many people face. We positively engage people from diverse communities, such as members of Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, older people, LGB groups, who often face additional barriers, discrimination and exclusion. Merton CIL also engages with people from hard-to-reach & newly emerging groups from a diverse range of backgrounds, to better understand their experiences and to identify effective approaches to ensuring their views are heard. Merton CIL provide advice, advocacy, and peer support. Paid staff and volunteers support these services

Merton Centre for Independent Living is pleased to have helped to shape the Greater London Authority’s Action Plan for D...
02/10/2026

Merton Centre for Independent Living is pleased to have helped to shape the Greater London Authority’s Action Plan for Deaf and Disabled Londoners.

The creation of a regional strategy dedicated to addressing the needs of Deaf and Disabled people has real potential to be a game changer, and we hope that everyone with the power to implement its aims will get on board and work hard to make our capital a more equitable place to live, work and visit.

We urge Deaf and Disabled residents and employees in Merton to look at the Action Plan (linked on our website) and contact us if they have any comments or questions. Our Policy and Campaigns Team will be happy to help.

More pictures of some of our staff and members at Merton Pride 2026! Thanks to Merton Plus (Merton Pride) for these grea...
29/09/2026

More pictures of some of our staff and members at Merton Pride 2026! Thanks to Merton Plus (Merton Pride) for these great pics 🏳️‍🌈❤️.

We belong to a grassroots campaign group called More Loos For Merton because we think that public toilet provision is an...
25/09/2026

We belong to a grassroots campaign group called More Loos For Merton because we think that public toilet provision is an important public health issue.
 
One aspect of the campaign is a petition to Merton Council to take the need for more public toilets seriously. Our engagement with the public, thus far, shows that lots of people agree.
 
Please sign and share our petition at the link in our bio if you, too, want the Council to take action!
 
Thank you for your support!

We belong to a grassroots campaign group called More Loos for Merton because we think that public toilet provision is an...
24/09/2026

We belong to a grassroots campaign group called More Loos for Merton because we think that public toilet provision is an important public health issue.
 
One aspect of the campaign is a petition to Merton Council to take the need for more public toilets seriously. Our engagement with the public, thus far, shows that lots of people agree.
 
Please sign and share our petition at the link in our bio if you, too, want the Council to take action!
 
Thank you for your support!

We belong to a grassroots campaign group called More Loos for Merton because we think that public toilet provision is an...
24/09/2026

We belong to a grassroots campaign group called More Loos for Merton because we think that public toilet provision is an important public health issue.

One aspect of the campaign is a petition to Merton Council to take the need for more public toilets seriously. Our engagement with the public, thus far, shows that lots of people agree.

Please sign and share our petition if you, too, want the Council to take action: https://www.change.org/p/improve-public-toilet-provision-in-merton

Thank you for your support!

We had the best time at Merton Pride last weekend! Thanks to Merton Plus (Merton Pride) for hosting a great pride and cr...
08/09/2026

We had the best time at Merton Pride last weekend! Thanks to Merton Plus (Merton Pride) for hosting a great pride and creating a day of inclusion, love and unity! We loved being a part of it! 🏳️‍🌈❤️

It was lovely to see it come together and to help make the event as accessible as possible. We had a great time being around our local community and spreading the word about what we do at Merton CIL.

Join our team! We are looking for a Service Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead our Casework Services. T...
26/08/2026

Join our team! We are looking for a Service Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead our Casework Services. This is an exciting opportunity for a Disabled person with strong HR and service management experience to support our high-quality Information and Advice and Speaking Up (casework) Services rooted in the Social Model of Disability, Disability Justice, Equity and Human Rights. This role sits within our Senior Leadership Team and is central to the smooth running and growth of our organisation. 
 
21 hours per week (flexibility around working pattern but must be available to work on a Monday). Location: Hybrid. Deadline for applications: 5pm on 7 September 2026. Head to our website for more info, or email [email protected].

We collaborated with Merton plus today, to work on making the day more accessible for all. Updates will be shared closer...
20/08/2026

We collaborated with Merton plus today, to work on making the day more accessible for all. Updates will be shared closer to the day.

Merton Pride will be help on the 5th September from 10am, starting at Morden Hall Park and ending at Merton Abbey Mills. We would love to see you there!

The Merton CIL team came together for a brilliant away day spent reflecting, listening and planning together. We explore...
13/08/2026

The Merton CIL team came together for a brilliant away day spent reflecting, listening and planning together. We explored what community development means in practice, shared ideas for strengthening local connections and left feeling energised about our work ahead. Incredible conversations, collaboration and commitment to achieving change across the team.  
Thank you to Friends of South Park Gardens for hosting us in the pavilion and thank you to KICKIN KREOLE & Bliss In The Park for a delicious lunch.

Yesterday, a member of our Policy and Campaign Team, Amelia, visited FROG Learning CIC as part of our work to try to und...
11/08/2026

Yesterday, a member of our Policy and Campaign Team, Amelia, visited FROG Learning CIC as part of our work to try to understand better the needs of young Disabled people in Merton. FROG Learning is an organisation which supports young adults with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives through horticulture and outdoor learning. The visit was immensely enjoyable. Thank you, FROG Learning!.

Address

Vestry Hall
Mitcham
CR43BX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+442033973119

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